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I ended up ordering the BESTEK Portable power adapter/converter (it does both) after researching other “contenders” for my money.  BESTEK met the requirements I was looking for in the portable power adapter. My requirements for power adapter/converter were simple- 1. Convert from 220V to 110V  2. Have multiple socket adapters so that way I can use the product for different situations/countries 3. Have multiple outlets, including USB ports for charging a variety of devices so I only have to pack one charger 4. Must be travel size The Box and Components: The packaging was pretty standard-a small box with bubble wrap that contained all the components.  Included in the box were the power cord, the charger, and three adapters.  The feel of the charger is very solid and a little heavy.  The reason for the weight of the charger is probably because of the step down transformer.  A step down transformer is how you get from 220V to 110V.  Overall, the product does feel well built and has a nice “solid” feel to it. Features: I absolutely appreciate having three different plug adapters included that can be used in different countries. An added bonus is the multiple USB charging ports that is included with two different ampere ratings- 1A and 2.4A. It also has a built in fan, which is a great feature to keep the converter cool.  I’ll touch up on the fan further in my review. Finally there is an on/off switch.   The trip: When I first used my converter during a family trip, I used it to charge my ipad2 and cell phone using the two of the three outlets and nothing else.  I was “breaking it in” if you will. I had no problems charging both my devices at the same time.  Then as more devices needed to be charged, I soon had two cell phones, and three tablets plus a battery charger (for the camera) all charging at the same time.  The BESTEK power adapter had no problems charging all the devices.  The trip was a month long, and I used it every day without fail. As far as heat, it did get warm but that is to be expected as this is a converter. Its physics don’t you know! But there is a fan to keep things cool, especially considering its small size. About that Fan: Another reviewer pointed out that the fan in the converter was bothersome, and even my family members were commenting about the “space ship sound” of the converter. I got used to the sound pretty quickly but it can sound loud if everything else around you is quiet, especially if you have wood or tile floors. I’d say that the fan is a strong point in the product, especially if you have multiple devices charging to keep things cool.  Soon enough, my family members got over the fan noise and began to appreciate the converter as it kept their devices nicely charged throughout the trip. Conclusion: This is a great product with lots of charging ports and options for the traveler. Its compact size makes it easy to pack, and the extra adapters for different countries are appreciated. It charged 6 devices (cell phones, tablets, and a battery charger) simultaneously without breaking a sweat and never failed throughout the entirety of my trip. It is compact, easy to pack and has a nice solid feel to it. I recommend this product if you need a 220V to 110V power converter that can charge multiple devices at the same time.